Douglas Harris

Obituary Douglas Wade Harris, 71, of Atlantic Beach, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, Newport. A private celebration of life will be held. Mr. Harris was born October 6, 1945 in Durham to John Briar Harris and Mary William Harris. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University. Mr. Harris worked as a loan officer for the Farm Credit Bureau before retiring to Carteret County. He was elected as an Atlantic Beach Town Council Member from December 1999 to December 2003, he was elected as a Carteret County Commissioner from December 2004 to December 2011, he was elected as Chair of the Carteret County Commissioners December 2005 and remained at that position until December 2011, and he served on the Carteret Health Care Board from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012 . Mr. Harris is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Harris Johnson of Atlantic Beach. In addition to his parents, his sister Mary Jane Harris Ray, preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Atlantic Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 10, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512. &nbspBorn: October 6, 1945&nbspPlace of Birth: Durham, NC&nbspDeath: August 17, 2017&nbspPlace of Death: Newport, NC&nbspOccupation: Commissioner A private service will be held by the family. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Atlantic Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 10, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Douglas Harris